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Implantation of left ventricular assist device complicated by undiagnosed thrombophilia.
Texas Heart Institute journal - 1 Jan 2012
Szarszoi Ondrej, Maly Jiri, Turek Daniel, Urban Marian, Skalsky Ivo, Riha Hynek, Maluskova Jana, Pirk Jan, Netuka Ivan
Abstract excerpt
A patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and no history of thromboembolic events received a surgically implanted axial-flow left ventricular assist device. After implantation, transesophageal echocardiography revealed a giant thrombus on the lateral and anterior aspects of the left ventricle. The inflow cannula inserted through the apex of the left ventricle was not obstructed, and the device generated satisfactory...
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